Thailand
Songkran (สงกรานต์) is celebrated in Thailand as the traditional New Year's Day from April 13 to 15.
Traditionally, Songkran Festival is an occasion for family reunions, temple visits and annual house cleaning.
During Songkran Festival, the water pouring symbolises washing away all sins and the bad.
Thais perform the Rod Nam Dum Hua ritual on the first day of Songkran, which is the National Elderly Day.
During the ritual, young people would pour fragrant water into the elders’ palms as a gesture of humility and to ask for their blessings.
The second day of Songkran is the National Family Day.
Families would wake up early and give alms to the monks.
An important religious ritual on Songkran is ‘Bathing the Buddha’.
Devout Buddhists pour fragrant water over Buddha statues both at the temple and at home.
While having fun splashing water, take note of the do's and don'ts during Songkran Festival.
Do’s
Do wish the locals a Happy New Year in Thai “Sawadee Pee Mai”
Do give alms and make merit
Do smile when someone douse you
Don’ts
Don't douse monks, babies and elderly
Don't throw dirty water
Don't curse when being doused
P/S: Remember to use waterproof bags to protect your valuables or leave them in the hotel.
Traditionally, Songkran Festival is an occasion for family reunions, temple visits and annual house cleaning.
During Songkran Festival, the water pouring symbolises washing away all sins and the bad.
Thais perform the Rod Nam Dum Hua ritual on the first day of Songkran, which is the National Elderly Day.
During the ritual, young people would pour fragrant water into the elders’ palms as a gesture of humility and to ask for their blessings.
The second day of Songkran is the National Family Day.
Families would wake up early and give alms to the monks.
An important religious ritual on Songkran is ‘Bathing the Buddha’.
Devout Buddhists pour fragrant water over Buddha statues both at the temple and at home.
While having fun splashing water, take note of the do's and don'ts during Songkran Festival.
Do’s
Do wish the locals a Happy New Year in Thai “Sawadee Pee Mai”
Do give alms and make merit
Do smile when someone douse you
Don’ts
Don't douse monks, babies and elderly
Don't throw dirty water
Don't curse when being doused
P/S: Remember to use waterproof bags to protect your valuables or leave them in the hotel.
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